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 Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017

Community advocacy meeting

SOUTH PASADENA – The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce Community Advocacy meeting will take place Thursday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m., at South Pasadena City Hall, 7047 Sunset Drive S., South Pasadena.

The meeting will feature a panel discussion on the future of Pinellas County’s environment. Topics to be covered include sewer and water infrastructure, renewable energy and environmentally friendly building standards. Panelists will include State Representative Kathleen Peters, County Utilities Director Randi Kim, Duke Energy Renewables Manager Thomas Lawery and County Development Review Director Blake Lyon.

The free program allows participants to learn the basics of kayaking in the classroom as well as on the water. The two-day program beings Thursday evening with a program covering different parts of the kayak, the equipment, and techniques. Participants then have an opportunity to turn their knowledge into skills the following Saturday afternoon on a lake. Equipment is provided.

The second part of the program will take place Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to noon, at Cliff Stephens Park, 600 Fairwood Ave., Clearwater.

This class is designed to reduce stress, inflammation and disease associated with stress, as well as improve postural alignment and flexibility. The class combines specific movements, coordinated breathing and a calm focused mind used in traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi and Qigong practices that will improve health, vitality and longevity.

No prior experience is necessary. The cost is $5 for adults or free for SilverSneakers. Visit www.spbrec.com or call 727-363-9245 for more information.

ST. PETE BEACH – The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting Thursday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m., at South Pasadena City Hall for a panel discussion on the future of Pinellas County’s environment.

Those attending will have a chance to learn how the county is planning for the future by addressing sewer and water infrastructure, renewable energy and environmentally friendly building standards. This is your chance to have your questions answered.

Select Culver’s restaurants will sponsor a blood drive Friday, Aug. 18, noon to 6 p.m. For details and to make an appointment, visit oneblood.org/culvers or call 888-936-6283. Appointments will be honored and walk-ins are welcome.

Donors will receive a free pint of Culver’s frozen custard and a OneBlood Tervis tumbler.

All donors also will receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count including a cholesterol screening. Generally healthy people age 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. To learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.